The Constructivist Credo Apr 2026

Emphasizing how meanings are developed through joint interaction and socialization.

The Credo posits that reality is not "discovered" but is instead a "moving target" that is constantly reconstructed as new knowledge is acquired. The Constructivist Credo

Viewing truth as subjective and socially constructed rather than an objective reality. The Constructivist Credo

The work aligns closely with democratic and participatory models of evaluation, focusing on equity and inclusion for those impacted by research findings. The Constructivist Credo

Lincoln and Guba maintain that the constructivist paradigm is fundamentally distinct from quantitative or scientific inquiry, though they acknowledge that mixed methods can add context. Context and Legacy